Club confirm Itten

[Silgni RFC]

Yes, he’s at Auchenhowie.

You know that for sure? Or going off everyone else?

Know nothing about the lad but his stats are impressive, would expect Alfie to move this week.

 

[Leopold]

Being lazy here but maybe someone can confirm. Is there actually any substance to this or is it classic FF getting carried away?

He just travelled from Manchester to Stuttgart, via Glasgow, wearing Yeezys

 

[Billcrazy]

This is excellent news, love it when get a new striker, but 2 in 1 day

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Where's Aribo in that mate?

He's probably been our most impressive middle to front player, so far this season.

Don't get hung up on a permanent change of formation.

Not a chance we'd play that formation against the mentally challengeds or a top European side.

They'd overrun us in the midfield.

We might get 4-2-3-1 against weaker teams on occasion, but certainly not every week.

EXACTLY MATE - We are securing a squad, not a team, and as you say Hamilton or Ross County at home probably 4231, but Europe or the scum ? Not for me either.

 

[Main Stand]

You know that for sure? Or going off everyone else?

Know nothing about the lad but his stats are impressive, would expect Alfie to move this week.

A poster here said he has confirmed his source with admin, another poster met him at the airport and Jordan Campbell tweeted saying it’s nearly done (clubs most trusted journo). A lot of evidence to suggest it mate, I agree on the latter part

 

[TamS-RFC]

Been rained off from work today and lounged about all day refreshing FF. It’s good to have that feeling back!

 

[cooperman]

Have to disagree. Seeing very different from what you’re seeing. I see a guy that’s fast for his height, technically good, comfortable on both feet, composed with finishing, strong and can link up very well with players around him

you gonna have to post the link I must had watched the wrong video, anyway I'm just throwing a bit of a digital tantrum really mate, Once I get over no getting Toney, I'll talk sense rather than just rant

 

[MearnsUnionist]

Could see Kent, Itten and Roofe being front three and Hagi dropping to behind itten in midfield with Aribo and Jack as your two holding midfielder’s.

I don't think Aribo is a holding midfielder mate.

He's more suited to playing alongside holding midfielders and breaking forward.

 

[Follow Follow All the Way]

That's what id like too, a guy with strength & unlimited energy.

Agree, my main gripe with our CM's last year was they're all a bit samey. If we were to add someone like you mention and be able to drop Aribo one deeper then suddenly we have much more variety in the middle of the park.

 

[davmcc]

Arguing about starting line ups is pointless.

We need a squad of quality players competing for starting positions who are all ready to fill in gaps when we have players needing rested/injuries/suspensions etc.

 

[Main Stand]

He just travelled from Manchester to Stuttgart, via Glasgow, wearing Yeezys

Don’t forget he’s handsome too!.

 

[Hellfire]

Don’t forget he’s handsome too!.

He also had 6 suitcases with him...

 

[Brick Hithouse]

I’ve been itten the refresh button constantly for the last two hours.

 

[mandingo]

My dong will be Itten my waistband if this goes through today.

 

[Main Stand]

He also had 6 suitcases with him...

Airport AHbear

 

[LoganBear]

That's ...a fair assumption.
Can we even risk Morelos on Thursday?

I think its mental if we play alfredo on thursday.

I know that our slim chances would become a nigh on impossible task but I just wouldnt risk it.

 

[shota14]

He also had 6 suitcases with him...

Where abouts did you meet him mate?

 

[MearnsUnionist]

EXACTLY MATE - We are securing a squad, not a team, and as you say Hamilton or Ross County at home probably 4231, but Europe or the scum ? Not for me either.

Spot on Grigo.

We now look as if we have quality depth, which allows us to change formation, or personnel, without weakening the starting 11.

No longer any need to flog fatigued players to near exhaustion.

 

[Leopold]

Don’t forget he’s handsome too!.

The ladies of Stuttgart better be ready

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Agree, my main gripe with our CM's last year was they're all a bit samey. If we were to add someone like you mention and be able to drop Aribo one deeper then suddenly we have much more variety in the middle of the park.

Absolutely agree, in fact I actually used the same word as you. Samey

Yes, just a guy who gets all over the park & wins ball & feeds the talent we now have.

 

[Stevie13000]

That's ...a fair assumption.
Can we even risk Morelos on Thursday?

I think a deal for alfie has already been done.

 

[Rio Loyal]

He also had 6 suitcases with him...

That’s not just happened today and he’s here for the duration then .

 

[RangersEasyOK]

Spot on Grigo.

We now look as if we have quality depth, which allows us to change formation, or personnel, without weakening the starting 11.

No longer any need to flog fatigued players to near exhaustion.

We should be able to make subs without weakening the team, the bench on Saturday was poor and showed why we’re signing 2 attacking players and possibly a midfielder

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Spot on Grigo.

We now look as if we have quality depth, which allows us to change formation, or personnel, without weakening the starting 11.

No longer any need to flog fatigued players to near exhaustion.

100% what we've been saying mate & i'm delighted that the directors are supporting the
manager.

We're two players away from a league winning squad if we tie up Itten in my opinion.

 

[Hellfire]

Where abouts did you meet him mate?

Glasgow Airport mate.

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

We should be able to make subs without weakening the team, the bench on Saturday was poor and showed why we’re signing 2 attacking players and possibly a midfielder

Agree mate. It was scary.

 

[Hellfire]

That’s not just happened today and he’s here for the duration then .

That's my thinking as well.

 

[Rio Loyal]

100% what we've been saying mate & i'm delighted that the directors are supporting the
manager.

We're two players away from a league winning squad if we tie up Itten in my opinion.

Itten added to Roofe then 1-2 for the middle of the park and we are sorted.

 

[LD5]

100% what we've been saying mate & i'm delighted that the directors are supporting the
manager.

We're two players away from a league winning squad if we tie up Itten in my opinion.

Assuming we sell Morelos, then we need a midfielder and a winger in that we are sorted.

 

[student_loyal]

@AHbear has done his bit, wheres the training centre cctv guy?

 

[Blueranger45]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1290675421344825345

probably needs a bit of patience on this one

 

[Leopold]

I think a deal for alfie has already been done.

I reckon it will be announced tomorrow having signed two forwards.

 

[MearnsUnionist]

We should be able to make subs without weakening the team, the bench on Saturday was poor and showed why we’re signing 2 attacking players and possibly a midfielder

The signings you mention, plus the return of Davis and Defoe to the squad, gives us a real depth of quality.

 

[interbear]

I've seen absolutely nothing from Hagi that would make me think he would function effectively in that position. Would need to be 4231 with those players.

I think Hagi could be dynamite sitting behind a mobile front 3, creating chances for them, and making intelligent forward runs into scoring positions himself. I see him more of an attacking midfielder than a front 3 player. Especially if we end up with the front 3 options it looks like we'll have.

Perhaps we need to see Hagi a little more to find out exactly where he can contribute most though.

 

[Deek]

He also had 6 suitcases with him...

AirportHandlerbear

 

[NDC bear forever]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1290675421344825345

 

[Leopold]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1290675421344825345

probably needs a bit of patience on this one

Wonder if there are St Gallan supporters howling about tapping up on their social media

 

[NDC bear forever]

Assuming we sell Morelos, then we need a midfielder and a winger in that we are sorted.

If I’m being greedy I’d like two midfielders and a right winger as well. I’m certain we are looking at right wingers

 

[interbear]

Could see Kent, Itten and Roofe being front three and Hagi dropping to behind itten in midfield with Aribo and Jack as your two holding midfielder’s.

Exactly as I posted earlier, I agree. We know our midfield 3 needs more forward looking players and only one of Jack/Kamara for most league games. So why not Jack/Kamara plus Hagi and Aribo? Would make sense to me.

 

[brand69]

Happy times for the teddy bears.

 

[IbroxForever]

I really hope this deal gets done, boy looks a player.

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Assuming we sell Morelos, then we need a midfielder and a winger in that we are sorted.

Where i'm a bit worried is quality cover for the full backs LD5.

Patterson will play for his country in my opinion, but regular minutes this season might be
just a little too early for him. Bassey, i'm not sure has the quality of Borna. When either of
them were out last season we really felt it.

I know others disagree, but that's a wee area of concern I still have mate.

 

[HamiltonBear]

but it is though, nothing in the clips made him stand out, just a big guy and that's it far as I can see, my gripe is none of these signings will be cheap, get one wrong in the striking dept, and we could be fooked for the season

He is not even that big. Doomed, we're doomed I tell ya

 

[Bromp Carlisle]

@AHbear has done his bit, wheres the training centre cctv guy?

 

[LD5]

If I’m being greedy I’d like two midfielders and a right winger as well. I’m certain we are looking at right wingers

We have been utilising Hagi far better so far this season but I still think we could have a more natural wide man out there.

 

[Portadown_Bear]

I think Hagi could be dynamite sitting behind a mobile front 3, creating chances for them, and making intelligent forward runs into scoring positions himself. I see him more of an attacking midfielder than a front 3 player. Especially if we end up with the front 3 options it looks like we'll have.

Perhaps we need to see Hagi a little more to find out exactly where he can contribute most though.

Against the top 6 away from home it would be madness to start 4 players who offer little defensively.

It will be horses for courses though and there will be games where this won't be a problem.

 

[TheGerz89]

I reckon it will be announced tomorrow having signed two forwards.

Or after the euro tie

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

I think Hagi could be dynamite sitting behind a mobile front 3, creating chances for them, and making intelligent forward runs into scoring positions himself. I see him more of an attacking midfielder than a front 3 player. Especially if we end up with the front 3 options it looks like we'll have.

Perhaps we need to see Hagi a little more to find out exactly where he can contribute most though.

Yes, there's no point in Hagi playing lovely slide rule passes to guys not quick enough to
get onto the end of them, but this should be a massive boost for him as we've added pace.

 

[Macca]

I think a deal for alfie has already been done.

Agreed, chain of events in motion, 2 in and Aflie out, expect it all done by end of week

 

[Dave570]

Why would you need to PM where you met him?

Could have been at his place of work?